COLLEGE NOTES: Taylor Copacia passes for 2 TDs in Adrian victory

ADRIAN: Taylor Copacia (Eisenhower) passed for 175 yards and two touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 27-3 MIAA football victory over Alma on Saturday. Adrian is 2-0 in the league and 4-1 overall.

DETROIT MERCY: Nina Carter (Chippewa Valley) and Mary Leone (Lakeview) will be among five, four-year Titans soccer players honored on Senior Day, prior to UDM’s game against Cleveland State on Sunday.

GRAND VALLEY STATE: Kelly Hartigan (Chippewa Valley) was named the GLIAC women’s golf Athlete of the Week for her play at the Bing-Beall Classic. Hartigan won medalist honors for the second time this golf season, shooting a two-round total of 1-over par 145. The sophomore had the only even-par round of the tournament.

Erik Thompson (L’Anse Creuse North) had 10 tackles in the Lakers’ 40-24 football loss to Ferris State on Saturday. Thompson also had 155 kick return yards on six returns. Grand Valley plays at Northern Michigan this week.

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MICHIGAN STATE: Taiwan Jones (Anchor Bay) had three assisted tackles and one unassisted tackle in the Spartans’ 31-27 football victory at Indiana on Saturday. Jones is a sophomore linebacker. Michigan State plays host to Iowa this week.

PENN STATE: C.J. Olaniyan (Warren-Mott) had one tackle in the Nittany Lions’ 39-28 football victory over Northwestern on Saturday. Olaniyan, a defensive end, has played in all six PSU games this season and has nine total tackles. Penn State is idle this week.

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